To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish certain requirements with respect to the average monthly cost to provide coverage to an enrollee under Medicare Advantage plans.
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish certain requirements with respect to the average monthly cost to provide coverage to an enrollee under Medicare Advantage plans.
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# HR 6112 Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would establish new requirements governing the average monthly costs of Medicare Advantage plans—private insurance alternatives to traditional Medicare that serve seniors and some disabled individuals. The legislation aims to set standards or limits on what these plans can cost to provide coverage to individual enrollees, though the specific cost requirements are not detailed in the available bill information. **Who It Affects** The bill would impact Medicare Advantage enrollees (primarily people 65+ and some disabled individuals), insurance companies offering these plans, and the overall Medicare program.
Medicare Advantage currently covers millions of Americans who choose private plans instead of traditional government-run Medicare. **Current Status** HR 6112 was introduced by Representative Mark Pocan (D-Wisconsin) in the 119th Congress and remains in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. No further action has been taken at this time.
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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.